OpinionComment: We're riding to extinction waterfall in an oil barrelCOMMENT: It's time to ask where our own planetary civilisation falls on the spectrum.30 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldWhat is air pollution doing to us allHow is our polluted air harming us - and is there anything we can do about it?28 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How plastics are really affecting turtlesCOMMENT: Plastics are affecting turtle populations but probably not in the way you think.28 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMike Joy: Clean, green NZ? Yeah, nah!COMMENT: No country in the developed world is trashing its rivers as fast as we are.23 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesAloha: Young Kiwis take clean-seas crusade to HawaiiYoung Kiwi leaders and Hawaiian Airline staff clean up rubbish from around the Pacific.16 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandThree of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.09 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldBoom set to corral ocean's plastic rubbishFloating rubbish collector creator hopes to clean up Pacific Ocean's garbage island.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow did it all go so very wrong for straws?The humble straw is becoming the latest target in the battle with plastic waste.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe colour of our lakes - as seen from spaceThe impact of farming, forestry and climate change on our lakes is captured from space.22 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandHow plastic threatens NZ seabirdsPlastic pollution could push some NZ seabird species to the brink of extinction19 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelThe tide is turning against plasticTaking a stand against plastic has assumed tsunami-like proportions.18 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandOur last wilderness isn't so remote after allKelp's 20,000km drift to Antarctica stirs worry over plastic reaching pristine continent.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur last wilderness isn't so remote after allKelp's 20,000km Antarctic journey: our last wilderness isn't so remote after all. / SuppliedWatch16 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna RiverThe health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Jul 05:00 AM
Freight and logisticsKiwi Nobel prize winner becomes social entrepreneur in residenceA Kiwi Noble prize winner has a fascinating new role at Massey University.28 Jun 12:43 AM
New ZealandWatchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forumA new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.26 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandLocals battle water quality improvement planPhil Goff is reluctant to engage on sewage being discharged into the Waitematā Harbour.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHas our action on plastics come too late?With plastic now being found in Antarctica's pristine waters, has action come too late?12 Jun 10:26 PM
TravelWhat NZ can learn from Philippine President DuterteHow too much of a good thing is killing some of the world's tourist destinations.12 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandMinister downplays reports of imminent plastic-bag banEugenie Sage wants to phase out single-use plastic bags but no decision has been made.05 Jun 05:19 AM
EconomyCompanies put an end to plastic pollutionIt we don't act now, more plastic will be in the oceans than fish.04 Jun 07:46 PM
New ZealandPlastic pollution: Why tragic photographs aren't enoughTragic images of ocean life swimming in plastic belies a bigger problem, researchers say.03 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandAre 'biodegradable' plastic bags any better for the planet?Not enough is known about how these materials break down in the environment.22 May 11:00 PM
WorldThe startling image that captures a crisisNational Geographic's cover is going viral featuring image called "one for the ages".17 May 06:56 AM
EnergyCarbon footprint grows for NZ buildingsBuildings could be belching out 20 per cent of NZ's carbon pollution, new report finds.13 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentWhanganui supermarket to scrap plastic bagsPlastic bags will soon be a thing of the past at Whanganui's Countdown Victoria Ave store.07 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSea mining effects to be simulatedNiwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandSurvey reveals tiny plastic scourge hurting sealifeScientists have analysed hundreds of harmful microplastics found on Wellington's shores.06 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandCelebrated scientist wading in on NZ's freshwater woesFreshwater campaigner Dr Mike Joy aims to get action in new role at new university.03 May 06:51 AM
OpinionJacob Anderson: Eight ways to help the planetDoing our bit for the environment doesn't have to be hard, writes geologist Jacob Anderson01 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandMajor report: What we've done to NZ's landscapeNZ now losing nearly 200m tonnes of soil each year, with consequences for our environment.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocals demand to know cause of Auckland shellfish deathsLocals are demanding to know how scores of shellfish died in an Auckland marine reserve.08 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandRubbish dumped in 'hangout spots' irks groupMountain Biking North Otago members annoyed at rubbish being left at "hangout spot".07 Apr 03:51 AM
